Chapter 189 The Strategy of Winning Hearts and Minds
Ge Qinghua was surprised that Jiang Zhizhi would introduce her in this way, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
Zhou Xiye was also surprised. Seeing Jiang Zhizhi wink at him, he instantly understood: "That's quite a coincidence."
Jiang Zhizhi frowned: "What a coincidence! Didn't Brother Song say before that Bian Yucheng's wife's death was suspicious, but there was no evidence? Sigh! Just now, Sister Qinghua said that her younger sister was so good, it's such a pity that she died so young."
After saying that, he looked at Ge Qinghua and said, "Sister, don't worry. The Brother Song I just mentioned is a policeman. He's a very upright and responsible person."
Ge Qinghua pursed her lips and nodded: "Yes, I can tell you are all good people."
Jiang Zhizhi took off her gloves and handed them to Zhou Xiye, asking him to give her a ride on his bike. She then said to Ge Qinghua, "Sister, we can walk together and chat, which will make the time pass quickly and we won't be scared."
Ge Qinghua did not refuse, riding behind Zhou Xiye and Jiang Zhizhi the whole way, her heart torn with conflicting emotions.
Jiang Zhizhi stopped talking about Ge Qinghua's sister and kept talking about how amazing Song Dong was and how many closed cases he had solved.
And how upright and indomitable he was.
Every now and then, he would ask Zhou Xiye, "Is that how it is?"
Zhou Xiye responded with an "Mmm," and then Jiang Zhizhi was able to continue speaking.
The hesitation and entanglement in Ge Qinghua's heart were gradually dispelled by Jiang Zhizhi's words.
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They parted ways at a fork in the road near Fragrant Hills. Jiang Zhizhi watched Ge Qinghua ride away on her bicycle with a flashlight, then patted Zhou Xiye on the back: "Let's hurry home too, I'm starving. You don't know how amazing our class is at studying."
Compared to the exam papers taken by later students, this one was practically taking the exam voluntarily, studying even while holding a steamed bun and drinking cold water.
Unable to afford candles, they would simply look at them under the streetlights.
Leaning against Zhou Xiye's back, she whispered, "I chatted with Sister Qinghua at noon today, and I found out that she definitely has evidence and knows that Old Man Ge and her sister were murdered. She's just afraid, so she hasn't dared to say anything all these years."
Zhou Xiye was a little doubtful: "After saying all that, do you think she can believe it?"
Jiang Zhizhi confidently put her arm around his waist and shook her head: "This is a psychological tactic. I can see that Sister Qinghua initially used me to see if I could help her sue the Bian family. Later, she couldn't bring herself to do it. Of course, there was also some concern that we might be in cahoots with the Bian family and end up hurting her."
"Then, as we've been saying, her mental defenses will keep crumbling, and she'll grasp at this like a lifeline, going back and thinking it over and over again. And her desire to seek justice for her father and sister will grow stronger every day."
“Once she has thought it through, she will make up her mind to come to me. I will not mention this matter for the next few days to give her time to think.”
Zhou Xiye chuckled: "You do seem to understand psychological tactics."
Jiang Zhizhi proudly raised her chin: "Of course, don't you know who I am?"
When the two arrived home, Fang Hua was still knitting in the living room, waiting for them. Seeing them enter, she quickly took off her reading glasses: "Oh dear, why are you so late? I went out to check on you several times. Haven't you eaten yet? Go wash your hands and eat. I'll go heat up the food."
The two children didn't come back, and she didn't eat anything, just kept waiting.
After heating up the food and bringing it to the table, Fang Hua waited for the two to sit down and handed them chopsticks: "I went to your uncle's place today. Did Bian Xiaoxiao offend someone else this time? They said that the higher-ups gave instructions that no one is allowed to visit her or use any special privileges. They've even set up a special task force for this matter to handle it specially."
It's puzzling: "Although this incident was serious, no one died, so why is it being handled so strictly? I thought your uncle had some influence. And your uncle said that the Bian family didn't even show up this time."
"Wang Qinglan is running around taking care of things, but Bian Haimin isn't home yet. If something happens to Bian Xiaoxiao this time, Bian Haimin is finished too."
Just thinking about it makes me happy. To this day, Bian Haimin's position is one level higher than Zhou Chengzhi's.
Looking at Jiang Zhizhi, he asked, "Would you like to have some wine?"
Jiang Zhizhi was taken aback for a moment, then quickly waved her hand: "No, no, I have to study tonight and I have class tomorrow."
Fang Hua was in a good mood, humming a tune about a great river with wide waves, and got up to get some wine.
He poured himself a glass, took a sip, and said, "Ah, it's been so many years since I've felt this good. If Bian Xiaoxiao is sentenced, Bian Haimin's career is over. He'll just go home and be nothing."
The more he thought about it, the happier he became. Looking at Jiang Zhizhi, he said, "The logistics department delivered a box of frozen fish today. I'll fry them up tomorrow morning, and you can take them to school to eat."
Jiang Zhizhi quickly waved her hand: "No, no, I'm already doing very well by bringing some steamed buns and pickled vegetables, don't make me any special."
Zhou Xiye watched Fang Hua pour himself a drink and realized that Shang Shiyi had made his move.
I'm afraid it's not just that.
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In the Bian family home, Bian Haishan sat in his study with a livid face.
The two sons sat opposite.
The eldest son, Bian Congwen, rarely came home and didn't know what had happened. Today, he was called back by a phone call from Bian Haishan.
Bian Yucheng is at home every day and knows exactly what happened; his expression is also quite unpleasant right now.
Bian Haishan frowned: "Congwen, have you offended anyone recently?"
Bian Congwen shook his head: "No, has something happened?"
Bian Haishan's eyes were sinister: "Your Uncle Wang and Uncle Liang were taken away from their offices by the Discipline Inspection Commission this morning, and nobody knows what happened."
Bian Congwen was surprised. He knew very well the relationship between these two men and his father, and it could be said that Bian Haishan had promoted them: "What did they do wrong?"
Bian Haishan shook his head: "I don't know. I told them before that no matter what we do, we must clean up our mess."
As they were talking, the phone on the desk rang, and Bian Haishan answered it.
After listening, he put down the phone with a somewhat ferocious expression, looked up at Bian Haiwen and Bian Yucheng: "Chen Shuping has also been arrested."
Bian Yucheng's expression changed. He was one of Bian Haishan's confidants: "Are you sure it's not the Zhou family?"
Bian Haishan shook his head: "Fang Hua's family doesn't have that much power, and Zhou Chengzhi's family has many relatives in the military, so they can't extend their connections."
Bian Congwen's expression was grave: "Dad, I have a feeling this is aimed at you."
Bian Haishan could also sense that it was all his most trusted confidants who had gotten into trouble, giving him a feeling that his limbs were about to be severed and that he was trapped in a desperate situation.
However, he still couldn't find out what exactly had caused the attack.
Even he couldn't tell!
This made him a little uneasy: "Is there anything shady going on on your side? Clean it up quickly, so that no one can find any fault with you."
Bian Congwen pushed up his glasses: "I'm fine here. Whoever comes to investigate will find nothing wrong."
Bian Yucheng, however, was somewhat uncertain: "The deaths of Old Man Ge and Ge Xiumei shouldn't be exposed, right?"
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